EUR/USD fluctuated but remained relatively stable within Wednesday’s pre-existing price action range after the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would keep interest rates in the 3.5-3.75% range, emphasizing its data-dependent approach.
Fed holds rates steady at 3.75%, as markets expected.Investors are holding out for the latest press conference from Fed Chair Powell.EUR/USD fluctuated but remained relatively stable within Wednesday’s pre-existing price action range after the Federal Reserve announced it would keep interest rates in the 3.
5-3.75% range, emphasizing its data-dependent approach.Market activity is expected to remain cautious, with investors eagerly anticipating remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. He will face scrutiny as market participants look for any changes in his policy statements following the Fed's press conference. Additionally, there is growing interest in questions related to the ongoing criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into Fed Chair Powell. This investigation was initiated by the Trump administration, reportedly as a form of retribution for not delivering interest rate cuts at a pace that satisfies the current president.The DOJ has issued a subpoena to Fed Chair Powell regarding the central bank's spending on a planned overhaul of a government office. Most of the expenditures related to this refurbishment were initially approved during Trump's first term.EUR/USD five-minute chart Fed FAQs What does the Federal Reserve do, how does it impact the US Dollar? Monetary policy in the US is shaped by the Federal Reserve . The Fed has two mandates: to achieve price stability and foster full employment. Its primary tool to achieve these goals is by adjusting interest rates. When prices are rising too quickly and inflation is above the Fed’s 2% target, it raises interest rates, increasing borrowing costs throughout the economy. This results in a stronger US Dollar as it makes the US a more attractive place for international investors to park their money. When inflation falls below 2% or the Unemployment Rate is too high, the Fed may lower interest rates to encourage borrowing, which weighs on the Greenback. How often does the Fed hold monetary policy meetings? The Federal Reserve holds eight policy meetings a year, where the Federal Open Market Committee assesses economic conditions and makes monetary policy decisions. The FOMC is attended by twelve Fed officials – the seven members of the Board of Governors, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and four of the remaining eleven regional Reserve Bank presidents, who serve one-year terms on a rotating basis. What is Quantitative Easing and how does it impact USD? In extreme situations, the Federal Reserve may resort to a policy named Quantitative Easing . QE is the process by which the Fed substantially increases the flow of credit in a stuck financial system. It is a non-standard policy measure used during crises or when inflation is extremely low. It was the Fed’s weapon of choice during the Great Financial Crisis in 2008. It involves the Fed printing more Dollars and using them to buy high grade bonds from financial institutions. QE usually weakens the US Dollar. What is Quantitative Tightening and how does it impact the US Dollar? Quantitative tightening is the reverse process of QE, whereby the Federal Reserve stops buying bonds from financial institutions and does not reinvest the principal from the bonds it holds maturing, to purchase new bonds. It is usually positive for the value of the US Dollar. Economic Indicator Fed Interest Rate Decision The Federal Reserve deliberates on monetary policy and makes a decision on interest rates at eight pre-scheduled meetings per year. It has two mandates: to keep inflation at 2%, and to maintain full employment. Its main tool for achieving this is by setting interest rates – both at which it lends to banks and banks lend to each other. If it decides to hike rates, the US Dollar tends to strengthen as it attracts more foreign capital inflows. If it cuts rates, it tends to weaken the USD as capital drains out to countries offering higher returns. If rates are left unchanged, attention turns to the tone of the Federal Open Market Committee statement, and whether it is hawkish , or dovish . Read more. Last release: Wed Jan 28, 2026 19:00 Frequency: Irregular Actual: 3.75% Consensus: 3.75% Previous: 3.75% Source: Federal Reserve
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